It is estimated that around 276,000 people in the U.S. live with spinal cord injuries, and there are around 12,500 new spinal cord injury cases every year. With such high numbers it is important for doctors and physical therapists to stay on the cutting edge of...
Month: December 2015
5 Times Evander Holyfield Won 2015
At The , we are proud to have boxing legend Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield as our spokesperson. Despite retiring from boxing in 2014, the five-time heavyweight champion has since stayed in the limelight. In addition to being actively...
More Travelers Than Ever Expected During Christmas and New Year’s
AAA believes the number of holiday travelers will top 100 million for the first time ever. According to the auto club, nearly one-third of Americans, 100.5 million, will travel at least 50 miles between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3, 2016, an increase over last year and the...
Macon Woman Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Earlier this month, a Macon woman died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 1700 block on Rocky Creek Road in south Macon. Although we typically use the term "accident," the unfortunate truth of these incidents is that they are often preventable and should...
Georgia Offers Older Driver Safety Program
A new Georgia campaign has been launched to assist elderly drivers remain safe on the road. The "Older Driver Safety Program" is being administered by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The program utilizes a public health approach to providing on-going...
What Does New Research Say Can Lead to Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes?
A Michigan State University researcher is trying to find out what causes elder abuse in nursing homes. Carolyn Pickering is going straight to the source and asking certified nurse aides what they think the problems are. Pickering said procedures for lifting and moving...
Would School Buses Be Safer With Seat Belts?
The NHTSA, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency within the Department of Transportation, is calling for seat belts on school buses. Surprisingly, in the administration's 45-year history, this has never occurred before. NHTSA...
Georgia Law Enforcement Attend Accident-Prevention Training in Honor of Students Killed in I-16 Tractor-Trailer Crash
Last month, Georgia safety, traffic and law enforcement officers attended a roadway training session at Georgia Southern University to learn how to help prevent accidents between commercial motor vehicles, like tractor-trailers, and passenger vehicles. Overcoming the...
